Epidemiologic Studies of Morbidity Among Gulf War Veterans: A Search for Etiologic Agents and Risks Factors

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0720-0010	ICR Reference No: 199508-0720-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODOASHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Epidemiologic Studies of Morbidity Among Gulf War Veterans: A Search for Etiologic Agents and Risks Factors
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Expedited
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/29/1995
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/08/1995
Terms of Clearance: In the interest of allowing DoD to pursue Gulf War research expeditiously, OMB approves use of this survey effort through 3/96 although a significant number of fundamental concerns remain that must be resolved fully with OMB prior to fielding this instrument. OMB understands that this submission covers only Phase I of the survey effort. DoD must continue its dialogue, however, on its decision to conduct this survey in two phases and postpone the collection of risk factor, exposure, and sensitive outcome data until Phase II. The Phase II design necessitates collection of name, address, and phone number information in addition to social security number. Collection of this personal identification information may affect the validity of certain responses or contribute to item nonresponse. DoD shall present OMB with additional information supporting its decision to design this effort in two parts and to split the questions. In addition DoD shall provide OMB with additional information concerning its validation plans and privacy protections. DoD must present its privacy act statement and intended routine uses for OMB concurrence. Finally, DoD must further discuss the differences between this effort and the VA national prevalence survey and the CDC Iowa study. OMB may ask that DoD change its sampling metho- dology and questions so the results of this effort can be compared with these other surveys. DoD must receive final OMB concurrence on its survey instrument and sampling methodology before fielding this instrument. These conditions are designed to ensure that DoD's effort meets the PRA standards of maximum usefulness with minimum burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/1996	03/31/1996
Responses	4,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,900	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Defense needs information on morbidity and adverse reproductive outcomes among Gulf War veterans and associated risk factors. The information will be used to determine whether participation in the Gulf War Theater of Operations had any effect on the health status of subjects. All active duty military, reservists, and National Guard on duty anytime between August 1990 and August 1991 will be eligible for study.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Epidemiologic Studies of Morbidity Among Gulf War Veterans: A Search for Etiologic Agents and Risks Factors

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,000	0	0	4,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,900	0	0	1,900	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/08/1995

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